The L.A. Times reports on an art installation produced for this year's Venice Biennale featuring contributions from James Franco, Douglas … [Read more...] about James Franco Carves Brad Renfro’s Name into His Arm for Art
Art and Design
Andres Serrano’s ‘Piss Christ’ Destroyed by Catholic Vandals
Andres Serrano's controversial work "Piss Christ" has been destroyed by Catholic vandals in France. The Guardian reports: The work has … [Read more...] about Andres Serrano’s ‘Piss Christ’ Destroyed by Catholic Vandals
Woman Attacks ‘Evil, Homosexual’ Gauguin Work at National Gallery
A woman was tackled and restrained at the National Gallery in Washington D.C. last week after attacking Two Tahitian Women, a famous 1899 … [Read more...] about Woman Attacks ‘Evil, Homosexual’ Gauguin Work at National Gallery
Andy Warhol Monument to be Unveiled in NYC’s Union Square Today
Visual artist Rob Pruitt will be unveiling "The Andy Monument", a statue commemorating pop artist and icon Andy Warhol, today at 6 pm in … [Read more...] about Andy Warhol Monument to be Unveiled in NYC’s Union Square Today
Hide/Seek Art Exhibit, Including Censored Wojnarowicz Video, Heading to Brooklyn and Tacoma
The National Portrait Gallery's Hide/Seek exhibit exploring gay and lesbian themes in American portraiture, is set to hit the road later this … [Read more...] about Hide/Seek Art Exhibit, Including Censored Wojnarowicz Video, Heading to Brooklyn and Tacoma
Annie Leibovitz Does Disney
Disney theme parks have again enlisted Annie Leibovitz and a slew of celebrities, including Olivia Wilde and Alec Baldwin, seen above as Snow White's … [Read more...] about Annie Leibovitz Does Disney
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #840
LOVE: Ukrainian group Kazaky presents its latest video. ICE CREAM? OK: Isaiah Mustafa for Old Spice Komodo. BOO RESCUED: A heart-warming (and … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #840
James Franco to Present 12-Hour Re-Cut of ‘My Own Private Idaho’ Featuring Hustler Interviews, Dreamy River Phoenix Montages
James Franco tweeted the above photo yesterday advertising a new art project he's involved in with Gus van Sant! Movieline has the details: A … [Read more...] about James Franco to Present 12-Hour Re-Cut of ‘My Own Private Idaho’ Featuring Hustler Interviews, Dreamy River Phoenix Montages
Massive Robert Mapplethorpe Archive Headed to L.A.
The L.A. County Museum of Art and the J. Paul Getty Trust have completed a joint acquisition of a huge number of works from the Robert Mapplethorpe … [Read more...] about Massive Robert Mapplethorpe Archive Headed to L.A.
Watch: Scissor Sisters Jake Shears and Babydaddy Talk About Their Robert Mapplethorpe Exhibit
Scissor Sisters lead singer Jake Shears and musician and lyricist Babydaddy curated a Robert Mapplethorpe exhibit at the Alison Jacques Gallery in … [Read more...] about Watch: Scissor Sisters Jake Shears and Babydaddy Talk About Their Robert Mapplethorpe Exhibit